Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends reflective melodies with dynamic arrangements, though it lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and dynamic shifts, particularly in the choruses, creating an emotional arc throughout.
  • The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspection and a sense of closure as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Song for America 9:14
  • 2 Dust in the Wind 3:58
  • 3 Eleanor Rigby 3:21
  • 4 In Your Eyes 4:28
  • 5 Miracles out of Nowhere 6:25
  • 6 Hold On 4:16
  • 7 The Sky Is Falling 7:49
  • 8 Cheyenne Anthem 7:31
  • 9 The Wall 5:31
  • 10 Need to Know 3:56
  • 11 Nobody’s Home 6:00

Disc 2

  • 1 I Can Fly 5:21
  • 2 Desperate Times 5:25
  • 3 Hope Once Again 4:32
  • 4 Black Fathom Four 5:55
  • 5 Under the Knife 5:00
  • 6 Need 4:00
  • 7 Freaks of Nature 4:07
  • 8 Cold Grey Morning 4:14
  • 9 Peaceful and Warm 6:43

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata